ghostly beautiful woman; beautiful female ghost
Refers to a beautiful woman who is a ghost or has a ghostly, supernatural aura. Often used in folklore, ghost stories, or fantasy contexts.
There is a rumor that a ghostly beautiful woman appears in the old mansion.
The painting depicts a beautiful female ghost in a white kimono.
Compound of 妖 (yō, 'bewitching, supernatural') and 姫 (ki, 'princess, noblewoman'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with a ghostly or supernatural beautiful woman.